Molly Dove Pyles, Michael Alexander Merrill

Published: Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, June 14, 2013 at 12:55 p.m.

Molly Dove Pyles and Michael Alexander Merrill were joined in marriage on Saturday, May 25, 2013. The outdoor ceremony took place on the patio at Kenmure Country Club in Hendersonville, NC, with the Reverend Dan Martin officiating. A dinner and reception followed the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Jerald Pyles and the granddaughter of Mrs. Richard Porter. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Merrill and the grandson of Mrs. Charles Merrill and Rev. and Mrs. Elijah Cockman, all of Hendersonville, NC.

Bethany Wimmer and Amy Edwards, sisters of the bride, served as Matrons of Honor. Bridesmaids were Caroline Merrill, sister of the groom; Dori Pyles, sister-in-law of the bride; Christie Clark and Camilla Ihenetu, friends of the bride. The two flowergirls were Isabella Pyles and Ansley Edwards, nieces of the bride. The Best Man was Wesley Merrill, brother of the groom. The groomsmen were Jason Pyles, brother of the bride, and Trey Andrews, Matt Lettrich, Shane Wilkinson, and Adam Beasley, all friends of the groom.

The bride graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and then earned her Master’s Degree in Exercise and Sports Science from East Carolina University. Molly is currently employed as the Director of Annual Giving at Ravenscroft School in Raleigh. The groom earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from UNC-Wilmington and is pursuing his Master’s degree in Sports Management through NC State University. Michael is employed at Cary High School in Raleigh teaching physical education and coaching basketball.

The newlyweds plan to honeymoon in Belize and they will be residing in Raleigh.

<p>Molly Dove Pyles and Michael Alexander Merrill were joined in marriage on Saturday, May 25, 2013. The outdoor ceremony took place on the patio at Kenmure Country Club in Hendersonville, NC, with the Reverend Dan Martin officiating. A dinner and reception followed the ceremony. </p><p>The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Jerald Pyles and the granddaughter of Mrs. Richard Porter. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Merrill and the grandson of Mrs. Charles Merrill and Rev. and Mrs. Elijah Cockman, all of Hendersonville, NC. </p><p>Bethany Wimmer and Amy Edwards, sisters of the bride, served as Matrons of Honor. Bridesmaids were Caroline Merrill, sister of the groom; Dori Pyles, sister-in-law of the bride; Christie Clark and Camilla Ihenetu, friends of the bride. The two flowergirls were Isabella Pyles and Ansley Edwards, nieces of the bride. The Best Man was Wesley Merrill, brother of the groom. The groomsmen were Jason Pyles, brother of the bride, and Trey Andrews, Matt Lettrich, Shane Wilkinson, and Adam Beasley, all friends of the groom. </p><p>The bride graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and then earned her Master's Degree in Exercise and Sports Science from East Carolina University. Molly is currently employed as the Director of Annual Giving at Ravenscroft School in Raleigh. The groom earned his Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from UNC-Wilmington and is pursuing his Master's degree in Sports Management through NC State University. Michael is employed at Cary High School in Raleigh teaching physical education and coaching basketball. </p><p>The newlyweds plan to honeymoon in Belize and they will be residing in Raleigh.</p>